Shandon Par Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Rizzo said: Been picking blackberrys to make jam recently and old dug is loving it. If ever a dog could be convinced into adopting a vegetarian diet it's probably him. He'll take carrot, apple and bell pepper over most other treats. He's getting so dozy these days. The missus despairs when she sees me and the dog sharing a bowl of olives. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaspianChris Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Minnie the toy poodle, thinking she is a princess. She has been like that ever since we got her as a puppy and she is now 9 and turns 10 on Hogmanay. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Today is the greatest day of Renton’s life. The sheer volume and variety of sticks on offer that have been brought down in the high winds is too much for his tiny brain to comprehend. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Every time one of us tries to get a "nice" photo with her. Every. Single. Time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Doug finally sat still long enough 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermik Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 (edited) Got a belter arriving on Sunday. Absolutely insane money involved! Pics to follow...maybe! Edited September 23, 2018 by supermik 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermik Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Bonjour! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, G_Man1985 said: Why pay insane money for a dog ? When their are thousands of dogs out their in need of a home. Can you put a price on a dog? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermik Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 1 hour ago, G_Man1985 said: Why pay insane money for a dog ? When their are thousands of dogs out their in need of a home. Can you put a price on a dog? The small dog doing an escape act in the picture is the last remaining puppy of 8 from the dog (bitch) that I have just bought. It is 5 months old. It is for sale from the owners(not me) if you want it. £3700!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtgilphead Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 (edited) As I've said before, there are lots of retired racing greyhonds available for rescue. £100 donation to the rescue charity usually covers the cost of the neutered dog, and the particular charity usually does its best to match the dog to your own particular circumstances. Edited September 24, 2018 by lichtgilphead 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priti priti priti Patel Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 (edited) This is probably a stupid question but I'll ask anyway. With dogs rescued from abusive homes etc, there's the idea that they kinda know that they have been rescued, and they are twice as happy to have a good home. Given that greyhounds are built for running, do they have the same kinda gratitude, or is it more that they have just been rescued from getting shot once they slow down - something they wouldn't be aware of? My aunt is forever rehoming greyhounds, writing on greyhound pages on facebook, signing off birthday cards from her pet greyhound. It's like a whole wee community but I don't know too much about how they're treated beforehand tbh. Edited September 24, 2018 by Margaret Thatcher 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 20 hours ago, supermik said: Bonjour! "When I grow up I'm going to be a Rottweiler" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Margaret Thatcher said: This is probably a stupid question but I'll ask anyway. With dogs rescued from abusive homes etc, there's the idea that they kinda know that they have been rescued, and they are twice as happy to have a good home. Given that greyhounds are built for running, do they have the same kinda gratitude, or is it more that they have just been rescued from getting shot once they slow down - something they wouldn't be aware of? My aunt is forever rehoming greyhounds, writing on greyhound pages on facebook, signing off birthday cards from her pet greyhound. It's like a whole wee community but I don't know too much about how they're treated beforehand tbh. Don't think I've encountered anyone who has re-homed a racing greyhound who has not found them to be brilliant pets (except chewing up the odd pet cat or rabbit). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boghead ranter Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 7 minutes ago, Shandon Par said: Don't think I've encountered anyone who has re-homed a racing greyhound who has not found them to be brilliant pets (except chewing up the odd pet cat or rabbit). You say that like it's a bad thing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 29 minutes ago, Boghead ranter said: You say that like it's a bad thing. My cat gives the whippet a pasting if he starts chewing him or generally threatening to eat him. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtgilphead Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 7 hours ago, Margaret Thatcher said: This is probably a stupid question but I'll ask anyway. With dogs rescued from abusive homes etc, there's the idea that they kinda know that they have been rescued, and they are twice as happy to have a good home. Given that greyhounds are built for running, do they have the same kinda gratitude, or is it more that they have just been rescued from getting shot once they slow down - something they wouldn't be aware of? My aunt is forever rehoming greyhounds, writing on greyhound pages on facebook, signing off birthday cards from her pet greyhound. It's like a whole wee community but I don't know too much about how they're treated beforehand tbh. With greyhounds, in many cases it's just a huge change for them. . Some struggle to make the adjustment. Toby (black face) never raced, never left his paddock, kennel or training track and was never socialised. He came straight from there to us. It's been a big job to introduce him to living in a house, socialising with other dogs and general doggy behaviour. He's not quite there yet, but in general, like most greyhounds, he's just a big happy clown. Sandy (our first greyhound) picked everything up practically immediately. Arthur (our second geyhound) took a few months. Percy (grey face) had been fostered and stayed in various houses before finding his 'forever home ' with us. He didn't need any training at all and happily settled in within a couple of days. And yes, you're right. In my experience, any greyhound, whippet or lurcher owner will always stop to chat with any stranger that has another sighthound in tow. We do tend to be a bit 'breedist', as do our dogs! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav-ffc Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 On 10/08/2018 at 10:09, gav-ffc said: Got wee Harry a couple months back and now 4/5 months old. Day we got him. Now. Half lab/half collie. Absolutely loves the cats we already had and slowly but surely staying calm enough to get near enough one of them without them getting licked in the face and running away. Follow up. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ah-dee Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Why pay insane money for a dog ? When their are thousands of dogs out their in need of a home. Can you put a price on a dog?me and the missus spent 8 months looking at rescue dogs but nothing came up that suited us. i wanted to give some poor b*****d that had a poor start in life a loving home but nothing came up that fitted with us. when looking at rescue dogs 2/3 are staffies and its a shame on the breed the reputation they have as its all the incompetent owners fault but we didnt want one. eventually we paid £400 for a border collie pup and she is fantastic. chewed my nike airs the other day so not all great! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 15 hours ago, gav-ffc said: Follow up. Looks very much like our girl dog, we figured that she has a bit of collie and lab in the mix. She started off nearly all black when we got her at 4yo but now has a fair bit of white on her underside. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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